Custom Shop Stratocaster electric guitar with Fifties features, including case and certificate
Ash body
Bolted maple neck, '54 soft V profile
9.5" fingerboard radius (241 mm)
21 narrow-tall frets
Three Fender Hand-Wound '50s Stratocaster single coils
Classic Stratocaster wiring with 5-way switch, MasterVolume and two-tone controls
American Vintage tremolo
Vintage-style machine heads
Nickel/Chrome hardware
Black finish with Relic treatment
Case and certificate of authenticity included
Fender '55 Stratocaster at a glance:
The Fender '55 Stratocaster Relic MN Black #R133270 embodies the classic design of the Stratocaster as it was built in the early years after its release. As a true offshoot of the FenderCustom store, this electric guitar is naturally crafted with premium tonewoods, classic dimensions, and historically accurate appointments, and is as close to the iconic Mid Fifties as possible. Last but not least, the noble black finish with loving Relic treatment recreates the authentic look of an original played over the decades. including case and certificate of authenticity!
Hardly any electric guitar shaped the music world like the Stratocaster. No wonder, then, that the Fender '55 Stratocaster Relic MN Black #R133270 sound, look and feel took the iconic classic in equipment of the Mid Fifties as a model.
The neck plate of the Fender '55 Stratocaster Relic MN Black bears the instrument's serial number in classic fashion.
Ash body & '54 Soft V Maple neck.
Following the specifications of the era, high-quality ash wood is used for the body of the Fender 55 Stratocaster Relic MN Black #R133270. The maple neck, on the other hand, which is connected to the body via the classic 4-way bolt-on joint, features a 54 soft 'V' neck profile that offers absolute comfort and optimal playability and is ideal for long-lasting sessions. The fretboard of the one-piece neck features 21 frets in narrow-tall format.
Three hand-wound '50s Stratocaster single-coils with classic wiring produce the authentic sounds of the original.
Hand-wound '50s Stratocaster Singe-Coils.
At the amplifier, on the other hand, the Fender 55 Stratocaster Relic MN Black inspires with its classic electronics and pickup equipment. Equipped with three hand-wound Fender '50s Stratocaster singe-coil pickups on the neck, middle and bridge, it promises an authentic, Fifties tone that manifests itself with raw and powerful, yet dynamic and versatile sounds. The three pickups were wound by the FenderCustom store and are perfectly matched to original sets of the time.
With American Vintage tremolo, single layer pickguard and vintage style machine heads, the attachments stay true to the historical specifications.
Vintage Hardware & Relic Finish
The fact that the instrument not only shines with stunning sounds and classic playability but also has an admirable look and functionality to offer, is proven by the high-quality hardware equipment in nickel/chrome look. This features an American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge that allows for precise tuning stability and impressive tonal variety. The vintage-style tuners, on the other hand, give the model an authentic retro feel and ensure optimal tuning precision. Last but not least, the classic Black finish with Relic treatment skillfully rounds off this Fender '55 Stratocaster electric guitar.
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